Definition of Fasciae. Meaning of Fasciae. Synonyms of Fasciae

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Definition of Fasciae

Fasciae
Fascia Fas"ci*a, n.; pl. Fasci[ae]. [L., a band: cf. It. fascia. See Fasces, and cf. Fess.] 1. A band, sash, or fillet; especially, in surgery, a bandage or roller. 2. (Arch.) A flat member of an order or building, like a flat band or broad fillet; especially, one of the three bands which make up the architrave, in the Ionic order. See Illust. of Column. 3. (Anat.) The layer of loose tissue, often containing fat, immediately beneath the skin; the stronger layer of connective tissue covering and investing all muscles; an aponeurosis. 4. (Zo["o]l.) A broad well-defined band of color.

Meaning of Fasciae from wikipedia

- pl.: fasciae /ˈfæʃii/ or fascias; adjective fascial; from Latin band) is a generic term for macroscopic membranous bodily structures.: 42  Fasciae are...
- The tensor fasciae latae (or tensor fasciæ latæ or, formerly, tensor ****e femoris) is a muscle of the thigh. Together with the gluteus maximus, it...
- The suprapleural membrane, eponymously known as Sibson's fascia, is a structure described in human anatomy. It is named for Francis Sibson. It refers to...
- receives a fibrous expansion from the gluteus maximus, and where the tensor fasciae latae is inserted between its layers; it is very thin behind and at the...
- and marks the line of attachment of the special fascia (pars endopelvina fasciae pelvis) which is ****ociated with the pelvic viscera. It joins the fascia...
- The umbilical fascia (or umbilicovesical fascia) is a thin fascial layer that extends between the medial umbilical ligaments from the umbilicus, and extends...
- The pectoral fascia is a thin lamina, covering the surface of the pectoralis major, and sending numerous prolongations between its fasciculi: it is attached...
- inserted on or directly below the greater trochanter of the femur. The tensor fasciae latae, stretching from the anterior superior iliac spine down into the...
- between the neck superiorly and the sacrum inferiorly. It entails the fasciae and aponeuroses of the latissimus dorsi muscle, serratus posterior inferior...
- Anal fascia Coronal section of pelvis, showing arrangement of fasciae. Viewed from behind. Anatomical terminology [edit on Wikidata]...